The popularity of built-in technology in our days is very high, so washing machines with the possibility of embedding in a furniture set are very in demand. When choosing this technique, it is important to weigh its advantages, take into account the shortcomings and choose the most optimal option, and also correctly install the machine.
Pros
- Built-in version of the washing machine allows you to save the bathroom area.
- When embedding the machine, you can choose a device with a larger capacity.
- This machine is easier to connect to water and sewage, and hoses will be hidden from the eyes.
Cons
- Built-in models cost several times more expensive than similar in parameters machines, which stand alone.
- The choice of built-in units is not so great as the range of stand-alone machines.
- In case of repair, the machine will have to be dismantled.
- If the unit is installed in the kitchen, unpleasant smells from storage of laundry and detergents may appear in the room.
Types of
Machines that can be built into furniture, are:
- Built-in completely. These machines have the necessary grooves for fasteners, and the plastic panels are easily removed.
- With the ability to embed. Such machines lack the necessary elements for mounting in furniture, and the panels can not always be dismantled.
In addition, the embedded machine is different and loaded. It happens:
- Loaded horizontally. This kind is more common. Opening the facade of the cabinet, the user sees the front of the device with the door.
- Downloadable vertical. Access to such a machine is carried out by tilting the table top up.
Where can I build a washing machine?
The device can be installed:
- In a separate cabinet with side walls, table top and front door.
- Between the individual cabinets that connect the table top. In this case, the facade door can be mounted on the side panels of furniture or may be absent altogether.
As for the room for installing an embedded machine, experts say that it is not so important where the device will stand if the owners can allocate enough space for it and make the necessary communications.
On how to install a washing machine in the kitchen, you will learn from the following video:
Dimensions
For embedded machines, size is a very important parameter. The depth of such devices is 52-60 cm, and this is due to the standard depth of furniture sets. The height of the machines for embedding in furniture is usually 81-84 cm, and the width varies between 57-60 cm.
| Bosch WIS 24140 OE | Siemens WK 14 D 540 | Electrolux EWG147540W | Hotpoint-Ariston AWM 108 | |
| machine type | Polnovstraivaemaya | Polnovstraivaemaya | Polnovstraivaemaya | Polnovstraivaemaya |
| Loading | Front | Front | Front | Front |
| Drying | No | There | No | No |
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| Load volume | 7 kg | 5 kg | 7 kg | 7 kg |
| Extraction class | In | In | In | With |
| Spin speed( rpm) | 1200 | 1400 | 1400 | 1000 |
| Energy class | A + |
| A +++ | A |
| Number of wash programs | 15 | 22 | 14 | 16 |
| Water consumption per wash | 49 l | 52 l | 46 l | 60 l |
| Noise level( washing / spin) | 53dB / 70dB | 57dB/ 74dB | 52dB / 73dB | 58dB / 76dB |
| Country of Origin | Germany | Italy | Italy | Italy |
| Average price | 74000 rubles | 88000 rubles | 66000 rubles | 50000 rubles |
| Other features of | Equipped with AquaStop. The machine has the option to load the laundry. There is a self-cleaning powder compartment and a separate compartment for liquid detergent. The furniture door can be moved from the left to the right. The hatch opens at 110º. | Holds up to 3 kg of laundry when drying. The machine has a timer for 24 hours, protection from children, Aquastope, acoustic signal, control of drying parameters. The hatch opens at 95º. The tank is made of stainless steel. | For one wash consumes 0.5 kW. The machine is equipped with an inverter motor. Among the additional functions of the machine has protection from leaks, intelligent control, protection from children, the possibility of delaying the start. | Protected against leaks and overflow, equipped with a timer. Offers extra rinse, as well as careful washing of shirts. The tank of the machine is made of polyplex. The weight of the device is 50 kg. |
Popular models of
Among the brands that offer a built-in version of such equipment to customers of washing machines, especially popular are Bosch, Siemens, Electrolux, Hotpoint-Ariston and Zanussi. Compare the most popular among machines of this type:
Tips for choosing
The first important nuance that is clarified when buying any built-in equipment is its size. Ideally, first they buy a machine with the possibility of embedding, and then they are already organizing the place for the apparatus. In this case, take into account the dimensions noted in the instruction, and not the data of the sites and the price tag in the store.
The next question, which is decided when buying an embedded machine, is its capacity. Most of these devices are characterized by a large amount of loading. They put 5-8 kg of laundry in dry form.
Next you need to pay attention to the parameters relating to the quality of washing and energy consumption of the machine. The higher the class of the machine, the better it will be erased and the more economical its work will be. The best characteristics are typewriters with A washing class, A squeezing class and A +++ energy class.
In addition, pay attention to the presence of additional functions and the available washing programs in the selected machine. Almost all built-in models are multifunctional, so you will see such a technique with quick and preliminary washing programs, delayed start and many other options. Pay special attention and protection against leaks, because this is a very important function for a device built into furniture.
Installation of
During the installation of a built-in washing machine, you need to take turns:
- Remove the transport bolts from the machine by replacing them with plugs.
- Adjusting the legs of the machine, level it by level.
- Connect the appliance to the water pipe( to cold water) by installing the filler hose at an angle of no more than 35º with the water source on the left( estimate the location from the rear wall side) and no more than 45º with the water source on the right. Extension of the filler hose is unacceptable - if the standard length is not enough, buy a new hose with a longer length.
- Connect the unit to the sewer. To do this, you can install a siphon, which has a special tap. It is also permissible to simply take the drainage pipe out into the sink( a less preferred option because of its unreliability) or to put the hose into the sewer pipe through the tee.
- Connect the machine to a grounded outlet.
- Put the machine in its place.
Possible problems
To problems with installing the machine in the cabinet or under the countertop, most often results in an incorrect measurement of the space for mounting the equipment. Also, the user can leave too little stock for the hoses. It is important that there is a small gap between the side walls of the apparatus and the furniture, preventing the machine from touching the headset during operation.
If the table top does not completely hide the machine, water can come into the top of the machine, which is dangerous for the occurrence of a short circuit. So you should make sure that the depth of the table top exceeds the depth of the built-in machine.
Alternatives: can I install any washing machine?
Since the cost of built-in models of machines is much higher than other types of appliances for washing, many buyers naturally think about the possibility of embedding stand-alone devices. And indeed, you can hide behind a furniture facade and a table top any washing machine by one of these methods:
- Install a compact automatic typewriter in an empty cabinet.
- After removing the top cover of the machine, put the countertop on it.
- Embed a stand-alone version of the machine in the furniture, leaving the front panel in sight.
- Order furniture according to an individual project with a niche of the right size for the installation of a certain washing machine.
Reviews
The owners of the washing machines built into the furniture set are very satisfied with the high quality, functionality and reliability of such devices, as well as the ability to hide the machine from the eyes and not disturb the harmony in the design of the room. Discussing the shortcomings of such models, consumers often talk about the difficulties of finding a suitable embedded machine and the very high cost of such devices.
How to properly build a washing machine in a kitchen set, you will learn from the following video:
